chayote squash (guisquil)**
if you should see this little squash at your grocery store, don't be afraid! they are really good. thanks to LaWanda and Blondie, i learned a lot about this little critter, and how to prepare it. here's one way...it was delish. **pronounced "wees-keel"
prep time
cook time
method
---
yield
Ingredients
- 2 small chayote
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- - fresh ground black pepper
- - chicken (or vegetable) broth
- 1/4 - red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
How To Make chayote squash (guisquil)**
-
Step 1Cut chayote in half, remove seed; peel and cut into thin slices. -
Step 2Melt butter and oil in skillet. Saute onions and garlic until soft. Stir in sliced chayote; sprinkle with black pepper. Saute, stirring, for 5 minutes. If desired, cut slices in half to shorten cooking time.
-
Step 3Add broth to cover, bring to a boil, and simmer gently, covered, until chayote is soft, 30-35 minutes. Remove lid, add red bell pepper, stir and cook a little longer until pepper and chayote are fork-tender.
-
Step 4Just before serving, top with chopped cilantro. Goes great as a side with chicken or beef.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Other Side Dishes
Keyword:
#onions
Keyword:
#cilantro
Keyword:
#chickenbroth
Keyword:
#RedBellPepper
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes